Hello. Please go through attached PowerPoint and then the below discussion will make more sense. I am using STAAD version 20.07.11.70. The main problem is: when modelling decks or bulkheads which include offset beam elements and plates attached to…

Is there any way (such as programing cut lines into the input file/saving your cut lines) to not lose cut lines after making modifications to the model and re running the analysis? I found a post about this two years ago and I'm not sure if any enhancements…

If I have adjacent plates ( connected together) when I mesh the first Plate How can I join it to the next plate using command ?

Hi, I have modelled an arch bridge in STAAD.Pro. I used 2D plates to model the bridge. Supports are pinned. The bridge is masonry, and it should not have any bending moments in the arch section. All axial stress should be compressive. I get all the…

Dear all, Kindly guide me on the following topic. How to check and compare for similar results of SFD and BMD in Case 1 model, with FEM model in case 2 ? PFA image for details. Regards, Robin Thomas

Is there a way to name plates in STAAD then select by name? Similar question for any element? Or would you just need to create groups? Can you create a group for plates? I suppose for plates if you use parametric models then you can name them. What about…

Is it possible to report the surface area of the area of the "plates" that were created after meshing a parametric model? I'd like to export the stress results and surface area of the shell so I can do some postprocessing work in excel. Thanks in…

Hello Everyone For a while, I was using an Advanced Concrete Design (RCDC) for the design of a solid slab. Today I tried to learn the RAM concept for the slab designs but I saw a design of strips that had never seen before (When I was using RCDC and…

Hello Everyone. I create a dummy beam with density=0 and E=0 (Figure.1) then I assign the beam (Figure.2) then Staad Error occurs( ***ERROR*** MATERIAL NAME MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY BLANK SPACE )(Figure.3), What is the solution?

After analysis i need to modify the geometry of one member. If i need this modification i will lose the cut lines created with results along line tool. I'd like to find a way to not lose the cutting lines after making the modify and relaunching the analysis…

I am trying to model a Elevated steel water tank with bracing for analysis in STAAD.Pro. While modelling the structure I've encountered a problem and would like your help. The problem is: While the beam offset works perfectly for modelling a beam…

I am designing a floor slab for the below mentioned view of the building. In the plan view the center part of the portion is to be left empty and the remaining area should be covered by slabs. In how many ways can i design a slab to account for both the…

Good Day Everyone, I wish to analyze and design an underground cistern (tank) using STAAD Pro. However, I would like some advice as it relates to the supporting conditions for the base plate. Based on my idealization I used plate meshes to form my surrounding…

Can staad plates can analyze and design a shear wall? If can meaning plates can carry shear force and axial forces? Because I'm designing residential and client want as soon as possible they want column should same width of a hollow blocks let say…

I have modelled a rectangular concrete tank in STAAD using plate elements and need to do some additional calculations to check the crack widths do not exceed a given value. I can get a contour plot of the bending moments in the walls but when the tank…

Here's a situation that seems to come up frequently: I create a model in STAAD that includes a combination of linear elements (for things like beams, columns, etc.) and plate elements (to model surface elements like floors, roofs, etc.). When surface…